Should the Newmarket Hdcp been allowed to go ahead at Flemington on Saturday? It seems clear that stewards were dicing with extreme danger in running the big sprint only minutes before a massive hail storm struck. The after-race outcome was shocking. Promising three-year-old King Pulse sustained serious injuries after taking fright as large hailstones and torrential rain lashed Flemington. The chaos spooked King Pulse as he was led back to his stall following his fourth placing in the $1 million
Should the Newmarket Hdcp been allowed to go ahead at Flemington on Saturday? It seems clear that stewards were dicing with extreme danger in running the big sprint only minutes before a massive hail storm struck. The after-race outcome was shocking. Promising three-year-old King Pulse sustained serious injuries after taking fright as large hailstones and torrential rain lashed Flemington. The chaos spooked King Pulse as he was led back to his stall following his fourth placing in the $1 million sprint. The Mike Moroney-trained galloper broke free from his strapper and bolted in the tunnel linking the mounting yard and stabling complex. He sustained severe bruising and a lacerated lower lip as well as suspected internal injuries. Newmarket winner Wanted also broke free from his attendant following the event but was quickly caught by a clerk of the course.